Dr. Joseph L Borkson MD
Pain Management Specialist | Pain Medicine
1530 Locust St Suite L Philadelphia PA, 19102About
Dr. Joseph Borkson practices Pain Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. Pain medicine is concerned with the prevention of pain, and the evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients experiencing pain. Pain medicine physicians use a broad-based approach to treat all pain disorders, ranging from pain as a symptom of disease to pain as the primary disease. Dr. Borkson serves as a consultant to other physicians but is often the principal treating physician, providing care at various levels; such as treating the patient directly, prescribing medication, prescribing rehabilitative services, performing pain relieving procedures, counseling patients and families, directing a multidisciplinary team, coordinating care with other healthcare providers, and providing consultative services.
Education and Training
Univ Eugenio Maria De Hostos (Uniremhos) Esc De Med, (Closed /) 1984
University Eugenio Maria De Hostos (Uniremhos) / School of Medicine 1984
Universidad Internacional Eugenio Maria De Hostos 1984
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